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Following Diniz's firing, he briefly triumphed as Fluminense's head coach by securing the Recopa title against LDU in February. Unfortunately, his tenure ended with disappointing results in the Brazilian championship, raising questions about his effectiveness as a coach.
In February, fans witnessed the highly anticipated Supercopa do Brasil, a clash between Palmeiras and São Paulo. The expectation for an exciting match concluded with a tense 0-0 draw, leading São Paulo to victory on penalties, further fueling the rivalry between these two powerhouses.